ICD-10-PCS Code For Cerebral Ventricle: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0076 includes procedures performed to dilate structures in the cerebral ventricle system. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a clinical intervention is performed to expand the lumen or orifice of a cerebral ventricle to restore cerebrospinal fluid flow or relieve obstruction. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0076 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Cerebral Ventricle Dilation Procedure Overview

This group includes procedures that dilate the cerebral ventricle system and target the central nervous system and cranial nerves. Dilation procedures enlarge or expand the lumen or orifice of a cerebral ventricle to improve cerebrospinal fluid flow or relieve obstruction. Accurate documentation and code selection are important for inpatient reimbursement because they capture the specific root operation and anatomic target. Correct coding supports clinical records and appropriate case-mix payment.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
0	Body System	Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
7	Operation	Dilation
6	Body Part	Cerebral Ventricle

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Cerebral Ventricle Dilation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
0	Section	Medical and Surgical
0	Body System	Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
7	Operation	Dilation
6	Body Part	Cerebral Ventricle

When to Use

Use a code from this group when an intervention is performed explicitly to dilate a cerebral ventricle or its orifice during an inpatient encounter. Codes apply when documentation indicates the primary root operation is dilation of the cerebral ventricle to relieve obstruction or improve flow.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
00760ZZ	Dilation of Cerebral Ventricle, Open Approach
00763ZZ	Dilation of Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Approach
00764ZZ	Dilation of Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
023	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
024	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
025	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC
026	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with CC
027	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
955	Craniotomy for Multiple Significant Trauma

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 65-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with acute obstructive hydrocephalus secondary to intraventricular hemorrhage causing sudden decline in consciousness and progressive ventricular enlargement on CT scan. Neurosurgery performs an open dilation of the obstructed cerebral ventricle or foramen during craniotomy to restore cerebrospinal fluid flow and relieve intracranial pressure. The primary intent is immediate mechanical expansion of the ventricle/orifice to treat the acute obstruction. Typical codes: 00760ZZ
A 45-year-old patient with chronic normal pressure hydrocephalus scheduled for inpatient therapeutic intervention due to gait disturbance and dementia undergoes a planned minimally invasive endoscopic ventriculostomy to widen the ventricular outflow tract and improve cerebrospinal fluid circulation. The procedure is performed electively using endoscopic guidance to dilate the ventricular orifice and is documented as the primary root operation. The goal is symptomatic improvement and restoration of CSF dynamics. Typical codes: 00764ZZ
A 30-year-old patient with prior percutaneous endoscopic fenestration of a ventricular cyst presents with recurrent intracranial pressure symptoms and imaging showing restenosis at the fenestration site. During the current inpatient admission, a percutaneous non-endoscopic dilation of the narrowed ventricular opening is performed to re-establish patency and relieve obstructive symptoms without converting to an open approach. Typical codes: 00763ZZ

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References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

3 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
00760ZZ	Dilation of Cerebral Ventricle, Open Approach
00763ZZ	Dilation of Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Approach
00764ZZ	Dilation of Cerebral Ventricle, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
023	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
024	Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
025	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC
026	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with CC
027	Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
907	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with MCC
908	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries with CC
909	Other O.R. Procedures for Injuries without CC/MCC
955	Craniotomy for Multiple Significant Trauma

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 65-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with acute obstructive hydrocephalus secondary to intraventricular hemorrhage causing sudden decline in consciousness and progressive ventricular enlargement on CT scan. Neurosurgery performs an open dilation of the obstructed cerebral ventricle or foramen during craniotomy to restore cerebrospinal fluid flow and relieve intracranial pressure. The primary intent is immediate mechanical expansion of the ventricle/orifice to treat the acute obstruction. Typical codes: 00760ZZ
A 45-year-old patient with chronic normal pressure hydrocephalus scheduled for inpatient therapeutic intervention due to gait disturbance and dementia undergoes a planned minimally invasive endoscopic ventriculostomy to widen the ventricular outflow tract and improve cerebrospinal fluid circulation. The procedure is performed electively using endoscopic guidance to dilate the ventricular orifice and is documented as the primary root operation. The goal is symptomatic improvement and restoration of CSF dynamics. Typical codes: 00764ZZ
A 30-year-old patient with prior percutaneous endoscopic fenestration of a ventricular cyst presents with recurrent intracranial pressure symptoms and imaging showing restenosis at the fenestration site. During the current inpatient admission, a percutaneous non-endoscopic dilation of the narrowed ventricular opening is performed to re-establish patency and relieve obstructive symptoms without converting to an open approach. Typical codes: 00763ZZ

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Code Attributes

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Cerebral Ventricle Dilation Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Cerebral Ventricle dilation group 0076?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures in ICD-10-PCS group 0076?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation apply to code group 0076?

How does accurate documentation and code selection affect inpatient reimbursement for these procedures?

What DRGs may be related to procedures coded in the 0076 group?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Which ICD-10-PCS codes are included in the Cerebral Ventricle dilation group 0076?

What is the clinical purpose of procedures in ICD-10-PCS group 0076?

Which ICD-10-PCS section, body system, and operation apply to code group 0076?

How does accurate documentation and code selection affect inpatient reimbursement for these procedures?

What DRGs may be related to procedures coded in the 0076 group?

References